Новости за 13.12.2017

Ramūnas Navardauskas has recovered from successful surgery to correct a cardiac arrhythmia that sidelined the 29-year-old Lithuanian since he abandoned the final stage of the Criterium du Dauphine in June.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday softened America's stance on possible talks with North Korea, calling it "unrealistic" to expect the nuclear-armed country to come to the table ready to give up a weapons of mass destruction program that it invested so much in developing. Tillerson said his boss, President Donald Trump, endorses this position. Tillerson's remarks came two weeks after North Korea conducted a test with a missile that could potentially carry a nuclear warhead to the U.S. Eastern Seaboard ... Читать дальше...

High-profile quarterbacks and running backs from the nation's top teams lead the list to follow Baker Mayfield.

Cover of New Times magazine, June 26, 1978. I had been itching to get my hands on this article for m...

Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture launched a program Tuesday to ensure farmers comply with anti-corruption, environmental and child labor laws, after a highly publicized meatpacking scandal raised doubts about the country's food products. The program set up by the ministry and the farm lobby CNA will grant an agricultural seal of integrity to companies that comply. "The seal of integrity will show domestic and international consumers that the company is producing food according to the highest... Читать дальше...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Permafrost in the Arctic is thawing at a faster clip, according to a new report released Tuesday. Water is also warming and sea ice is melting at the fastest pace in 1,500 years at the top of the world. The annual report released Tuesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showed slightly less warming in many measurements than a record hot 2016. But scientists remain concerned because the far northern region is warming twice as fast as the rest of the globe and... Читать дальше...

Jason Barnes lost one of his hands after an accident at work in 2012. Now, five years later, a new prosthesis developed at the Georgia Tech College of Design allows Barnes, a musician, to play the piano again with both hands.

Staff from the Halfiax Regional Municipality (HRM) had recommended councillors not allow any further installations of the flags until a decision on an official policy was put in place.

An online marketplace for short-term creative and commercial spaces is coming to Edmonton with the hope of making use of "for lease" spaces in the city.

It's finally here.

The Federal Communications Commission will vote Thursday on a measure that would completely gut regulations to internet providers and open the door for net neutrality to be destroyed. 

The vote will likely make it easier for companies such as Verizon and Comcast to start divvying up the internet and turn it into something more akin to cable TV: i.e. something more expensive, fragmented, and more focused on making as much money as possible. The vote will likely... Читать дальше...

More All-America honors came in Tuesday for some of our state’s college football stars. The Sporting News, one of the five organizations whose All-America team is recognized by the NCAA, released its team. Oklahoma had three first team picks and one second team pick by the Sporting News. Quarterback Baker Mayfield, tackle Orlando Brown, and tight end Mark Andrews all made first team, with linebacker Ogbonnia Okoronkwo making second team. Oklahoma State wide receiver James Washington was a first team... Читать дальше...

In recent years, expert opinions on things once considered unhealthy, such as eggs, meat and dairy, have changed to embrace foods previously scorned. Now, one doctor says yet another item we’ve been told to avoid actually isn’t that bad: diet sodas. Aaron Carroll, MD, professor and leading pediatric researcher at the Indiana University School of...

Marcus Peters is back on the practice field for Kansas City. Whether the cornerback’s attitude has improved after a series of embarrassing antics earned him a one-game suspension, or whether his return will help a defense that was much improved without him, won’t be seen until the Chiefs play the Chargers on Saturday night. One thing is certain: Kansas City head coach Andy Reid won’t give you a hint either way. He was asked several questions... Читать дальше...

Last week, Mike and I were at a conference celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Reno v. ACLU, a seminal case that declared that the First Amendment applied online. What makes the case so worth a conference celebrating it is not just what it meant as a legal matter – it's a significant step forward in First Amendment jurisprudence – but also what it meant as a practical matter. This decision was hugely important in allowing the internet to develop into what it is today... Читать дальше...

Bill Synder, the 78-year-old coach who has 26 years of coaching at Kansas State under his belt, says he wants to return to coach for another season.

I was extremely disappointed today to see Zephyr Teachout’s opinion piece in the New York Times defending Al Franken and arguing that Franken should not resign and was denied due process. I watched Ms. Teachout’s rise in the New York congressional race last year, which she lost to a Republican challenger by nine percentage points. She has written extensively, and well, on corruption in the American financial system. But I was confused by her interpretation of due process and what it means for... Читать дальше...

She posted a video of mouldy meat online after she says a customer service representative insinuated she made up the whole story.

The most coveted free agent bat is en route to Orlando.

Free agent slugger J.D. Martinez is headed down south to the Winter Meetings, and the Red Sox and other teams will be waiting to greet him.

After the Yankees made an immediate splash by acquiring Giancarlo Stanton and his 59 home runs, the Red Sox are looking for a response to their AL East rivals. Martinez is the biggest bat on the free agent market, after clubbing 45 homers with the Tigers and Diamondbacks last season, helping Arizona to a playoff spot. Читать дальше...

"I believe that a competent LAPD investigation will prove the whole story to be bogus," Polanski's attorney said in an email.

Stranger Things and Stranger Things 2 actor, David Harbour has some major holiday vibes, but it could still use some work. 

New findings reveal that the more older brothers a man has, the more likely he is to be gay. Scientists believe this is due to the “fraternal birth order effect,” which involves the development of certain antibodies in a mother’s immune system.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin is ready to talk about the New England Patriots. The fact the Pittsburgh Steelers coach can include cornerback Joe Haden in the discussion is a bonus. Haden will attempt to practice for the AFC North champions this week, barely a month removed from a fractured left leg that appeared to put his season in jeopardy. While Tomlin will wait to make a decision on whether Haden will be available on Sunday when the Steelers (11-2) host the Patriots (10-3), the fact it's even up for debate is promising. Читать дальше...

Dispute between Northeast Kingdom newspapers involves claims of password theft, illegal downloads, inflated circulation numbers and bullying